Mitch & The Zealots

Ah, zealotry.

It seems to be the way of the world nowadays. Sigh.

There’s a letter to the editor in Friday’s Courier-Journal from Mitch McConnell. Yes, that Mitch McConnell, you know, one of Kentucky’s two representatives in the United States Senate.

Among the objects of Mitch’s unfettered scorn are MoveOn.org, David Hawpe, Hillary Clinton, pacifists, liberals, and anybody who ever uttered an unflattering word about General David Petraceus. Read the rest of this entry »

Kerouac Fifty Years Down The Road

Soon-to-be-step-son Sam was home this summer between his sophomore and junior years of college. Like most at his time of life, he slipped in and out like a cat burglar, giving up little. Wouldn’t want the adults around to have a clue, you understand.

One morning, out of the blue, he mumbled something about going to New York with pals. He offered no details. His buddy Colin was more forthcoming. The plan of course was a might edgy, just what parental units love to hear. Read the rest of this entry »